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Madden NFL 10 Blog: 2nd Title Update Preliminary Details

09:32 PM - October 16, 2009 by Ian_Cummings

Check out the Madden NFL 10 blog, which talks about the preliminary details of the 2nd title update.

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	"In this second title update we focused on some of the more debated topics from our loyal and passionate fan base. We appreciate all the feedback so please keep it coming! In this update you will be happy to hear that we have tuned our Flat Zone assignments to cover the flats more effectively. Defenders will not chuck a WR if another receiver is running a route towards their zone. This will help the defender be in better position to react to a quickly throw flat route and allow him to make a play. The flat zone defenders will also play the ball better if a pass is thrown behind the line of scrimmage as well as taking better pursuit angles after the catch to prevent the ball carrier from being able to get around the corner. This has been one of the top complaints that we have heard about and realized it was definitely something that we needed to address."

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# 381 SeventhWard @ 11/17/09 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Men_in_Mass


	Its a shame the 2nd patch didnt come out yet. I have already moved on to MW2, and wont be going back to football.

In my mind, what makes me a little upset is the fact that MW2 has been out a week and it's been patched THREE TIMES on my PS3.

I'm on Version 1.04 - Talk about fixing things fast.

Too bad Infinity Ward doesn't do Madden. It'd be fixed already.

-SeventhWard

# 382 Critical Kills @ 11/17/09 02:37 PM

And yet if EA released it quickly and didn't address everything everyone wants you guys would be yelling "why not take your time and fix all of these issues???"

can't win for losing, EA..

# 383 RayAllen20 @ 11/17/09 02:47 PM

I really wish Madden would come out with Madden 11, then just do roster updates for another year, and release Madden 13 with no bugs, and a lot more additions. Maybe make the game $70 instead of $60 or make us pay some more money for the roster updates. Then we could use patches to add to a game, not fix it. For example, the devs could be adding new catching animations or adding training camp back in a patch, Would be sick. Not sure if it's realistic but I'd love it.

# 384 roadman @ 11/17/09 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dfos81


	Ian and others have mentioned since day 1 that Patch 2 was going to be the " Big One". I hope it really is.

Of course it's going to be the "Big One" compared to the 1st title update. This one has more game play fixes.

# 385 roadman @ 11/17/09 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ODogg


	And yet if EA released it quickly and didn't address everything everyone wants you guys would be yelling "why not take your time and fix all of these issues???" can't win for losing, EA..

Unfortunately, some gamers only see one side, their side.

# 386 RumbleCard @ 11/17/09 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ForeverYoung


	All I saw is an answer by Ian on a question regarding the patch release date: "Question 2 - I still don't have any status on the release date of the 2nd title update yet. You guys know the drill..they're unpredictable." People read it and thought that 'they' must be Sony & MS. Based on recent statements by Ian I would say that 'they' was a general description for patches. I guess that the patch was still in EA internal testing in early/mid-November.

So we're back to square one. I agree I don't think its in Sony/MS hands. For the sake of the game I hope it is but I have yet to see any quotes or statements by Ian or anyone from EA stating that the patch is wrapped up and in the hands of the people who release them.

Seems as though they'd make an announcement when or if they actually did pass it on to Sony/MS.

The hearsay on this patch is unlike any other I've ever seen.

# 387 Benicio10 @ 11/17/09 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	Unfortunately, some gamers only see one side, their side.

The only reason EA doesn't do more than 2 patches is because they have to pay for each one. They can afford it, so why not have 5-8 patches throughout the year? Greed.

It's week 10 in the NFL and we still haven't fixed the flats issue, among others. I haven't played this game since before the NFL season started because I've been waiting for these issues to be fixed. Sports gaming is a sad industry.

# 388 Critical Kills @ 11/17/09 03:06 PM

Benicio - it's not greed, it's about moving forward - would you rather them continue patching Madden 10 all year and just forget about doing Madden 11?

# 389 TeamBuilder @ 11/17/09 03:16 PM

All I'm gonna say is that it's November 17th, football season is over halfway done, and we are still waiting on a patch to "fix" the game.

# 390 roadman @ 11/17/09 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dfos81


	I see both sides of it. EA is the only 1yr cycled NFL licensed game though. It just sucks we only have 1 New Nfl game to choose from each year. Its either Madden or something old and outdated. I doubt we would see this much complaining about this patch if we had another new Nfl football game to play What do you expect to see? So until then, you will just have to deal w/ this . We aren't going away anytime soon

I don't know where you think I even mentioned people that are impatient with the patch go away?

Complain away if you think it's doing any good. That is what a message board is for. Also, remember Ian mentioned that the patch had some hiccups. I'd rather have a patch that works instead of rushing one out and messing anything else up.

# 391 roadman @ 11/17/09 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Benicio10


	The only reason EA doesn't do more than 2 patches is because they have to pay for each one. They can afford it, so why not have 5-8 patches throughout the year? Greed. It's week 10 in the NFL and we still haven't fixed the flats issue, among others. I haven't played this game since before the NFL season started because I've been waiting for these issues to be fixed. Sports gaming is a sad industry.

Like Odogg mentioned, I'd rather they work on 11 than patch 5-8 times Madden 10.

If no one on here played Madden 08, I can see why people are impatient. I want to start my franchise up as well, but I remember 08 the patch was released in November as well.

I'm sure we will hear something soon.

# 392 roadman @ 11/17/09 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dfos81


	Thanks, How hard is it for any EA guys to post an E.T. for these fixes they spoke of? Didn't an important EA devo. start this thread. but now I'll just sit back and wait You'd be surprised how much customer complaints will change how companies work.

It's difficult at this time, though to know who to point the finger at, EA or MS/Sony.

It's easier to point the finger at EA, isn't it?

# 393 roadman @ 11/17/09 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjake62505


	I dont believe this crap at all. Why does it take week after week for MS and Sony to approve patches but anytime they release downloadable stuff that we pay for it out asap? Does that make any since to anyone here?

I'm sure there must be a certification process for arcade games as well. They don't want anything to crash their hardware. Would you?

# 394 ballymenasteve @ 11/17/09 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	It's difficult at this time, though to know who to point the finger at, EA or MS/Sony. It's easier to point the finger at EA, isn't it?

MS/Sony only certify the patch. It was EA who didnt test their game thoroughly while it was in production. Its EA whos after sales customer support is non existant. Its EA's fault their 1st patch caused even more faults (blocks on helmets, kick returns)
Unfortunately we don't have any real option, and EA knows this. We either have Madden, or we don't have a football game. Madden could be the best yet, but this is getting beyond a joke.
We are over half way through the season. If the patch was something they charged for ( like the add ons in the Madden Shop) it wouldve been out long ago.

# 395 markprior22 @ 11/17/09 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamBuilder


	All I'm gonna say is that it's November 17th, football season is over halfway done, and we are still waiting on a patch to "fix" the game.

BINGO...say what you want but this is the bottom line

# 396 bgdave39 @ 11/17/09 06:08 PM

I just asked Ian for clarification on whether it is in MS/Sony hands or still with EA and being worked on. He usually always gets back to me, so I'll let you guys know if he responds.

# 397 roadman @ 11/17/09 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjake62505


	I am not talking about arcade games. AFL Legacy pack, All the add ons that were already on the game at launch. I did not see any long extended time for these features to be added in the madden store. Are these features any less likey to "crash hardware"

I thought the AFL Legacy Patch came out with the first patch. Am I wrong?

# 398 baseballsim @ 11/17/09 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bgdave39


	I just asked Ian for clarification on whether it is in MS/Sony hands or still with EA and being worked on. He usually always gets back to me, so I'll let you guys know if he responds.

I thought they already informed the public that it's currently in Sony/MS hands?

# 399 ballymenasteve @ 11/17/09 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	I thought the AFL Legacy Patch came out with the first patch. Am I wrong?

Thank you for proving my point. EA released the AFL pack, along with an unfinished patch (messed up uni's and overlay banners, easy kick returns)

Now were into week 10 of the season, and still waiting for fixes for faults that wouldnt be in the game if it had been thoroughly tested before release.

Perhaps if the patch had been prioritised, and the faults fixed, and then released the AFL pack, we might be in a better place at the minute. But I suppose delaying the AFL pack would have meant less of them sold, and a smaller dividend for the EA shareholder.

Don't get me wrong, I think Ian and his team have done a good job this year, and I really think Madden 10 could be a great game, and no game is perfect, but we shouldn't still be waiting 3 months after the game was released.

# 400 spankdatazz22 @ 11/17/09 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ODogg


	And yet if EA released it quickly and didn't address everything everyone wants you guys would be yelling "why not take your time and fix all of these issues???" can't win for losing, EA..

Well, the longer it takes the more will be expected of it. From what I saw on the patch list it really wasn't addressing a lot of the game's problems, just a handful of specific ones. Maybe they are trying to fix "all" of the issues, maybe not. I was going into the 2nd patch with pretty low expectations to be honest. But the longer it takes the more I think needs to deliver.

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